C03067v3 Master of Arts (Research)
Award(s): Master of Arts (Research) (MA (Res))CRICOS code: 102187B
Course EFTSL: 2
Location: City campus
Notes
Research degrees are offered on a sponsored or full-fee-paying basis. Contact the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences or the UTS: Graduate Research School for further details.
Overview
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Other information
Overview
Students extend and deepen their knowledge through an appropriate research investigation under a supervisory panel with expertise in the proposed area of research. They develop critical and analytical skills, and advanced research skills to enable in-depth exploration of their chosen area, including for creative or professional practice.
All students are required to successfully complete the research training coursework subject 51913 Academic Research Practice which will develop their research knowledge and skills.
Career options
The research degrees offered by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences are especially valuable for those wishing to pursue an academic career, a career in research or an advanced level of professional practice. Career options include positions in the creative industries.
Course intended learning outcomes
This course engages with the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs), which are tailored to the Graduate Attributes set for all graduates of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences:
| 2.1 | Research and apply established theories to a body of knowledge, including for creative or professional practice |
| 2.2 | Analyse critically, reflect on and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories |
| 4.1 | Consider the implications of research in relation to Indigenous peoples and communities in Australia and global contexts, where relevant |
| 5.1 | Conduct research ethically and rigorously |
| 6.1 | Interpret and transmit knowledge and ideas to scholarly, industry and community audiences, as relevant |
Admission requirements
Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate research studies.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 7.0 overall with a writing score of 7.0; or TOEFL iBT: 94-101 overall with a writing score of 27; or PTE: 65-72 overall with a writing score of 65; or C1A/C2P: 185-190 overall with a writing score of 185.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International students
Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
Course duration and attendance
The maximum course duration is two years of full-time or four years of part-time study
Course structure
Candidates are required to submit a thesis that demonstrates a body of research at the quality and level required for a Master of Arts. A conventional thesis is a work of approximately 40,000 to 50,000 words. Candidates may elect to complete a thesis that includes non-traditional research artefacts, such as a creative work, exhibition, performance, or portfolio of creative or professional work relevant to the discipline/field with an accompanying written dissertation or exegesis of approximately 15,000 to 20,000 words. Ranges indicated do not include the abstract, appendices or references.
Candidates are required to submit, in consultation with their supervisor(s), an Annual Review of Progress and undertake Stage Assessments as part of the Faculty's three-stage program. In the first stage, candidates must complete a formal assessment to confirm their candidature. In the second stage, a progress confirmation assessment to ensure their progress is consistent with completion of the research program within the prescribed time and demonstrates potential to complete the work to standard. Candidates are required to complete a third stage in order to confirm readiness to submit their thesis for examination.
As part of this course students must also complete the research training subject 51913 Academic Research Practice.
Course completion requirements
| 51913 Academic Research Practice | ||
| 58138 Theory and Narrative | ||
| 971116 Method and Discovery | ||
| Select one of the following: | ||
| 51914 Thesis (Communication) | ||
| 58130 Thesis (Creative Writing) | ||
| 971112 Thesis (Criminology) | ||
| 58131 Thesis (Digital and Social Media) | ||
| 971113 Thesis (Global Asian Studies) | ||
| 971114 Thesis (International Studies) | ||
| 58132 Thesis (Journalism) | ||
| 58133 Thesis (Media Arts and Production) | ||
| 58134 Thesis (Music and Sound Design) | ||
| 58135 Thesis (Society, Politics and Environment) | ||
| 58136 Thesis (Strategic Communication) |
Other information
Further information is available from the HDR Administrative Coordinator: email FASS.HDR@uts.edu.au